WHY THE OCTOPUS MEAT AND SOUP IS POPULAR IN COAST

 

Octopuses are sea animals famous for their rounded bodies, bulging eyes, and eight long arms. They live in all the world’s oceans but are especially abundant in warm, tropical waters.It has been proven that octopus meat is a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is also low in fat and calories, making it a healthy option for those looking to maintain a balanced diet. It is also actually filled with healthy protein. You can find 30 grams of protein in just 100 grams of octopus. This makes octopus a good choice even for someone who want to build muscle and for someone who regularly visits the gym. Protein will make sure that your muscles grow and regenerate. The amazing thing is that  octopus is armed with D-aspartic acid (DAA), which boosts testosterone by 42%

.As you walk inthe streets of Mombasa and the entire Coastal region you will here people say they are from taking octopus soup "supu ya pweza" as its popularly known. Despite the fact that most people know the octopus as a delicasy, it is of great importance to  the Coastal residents after they found out the benefits of the soup in their daily lives.

 Most men use  it as they say it boost libido, increase the sperm count and prevent immature ejaculation and ensure full satisfaction is achieved.As opposed to using herbal and modern medicines to treat these problems which later cause other side effects  they say that the "supu ya pweza" is the best and are sure after they take it things work out well in the bedroom.Thus are calling out to all men with such problems to visit the coast and have a taste of the soup.

The delicacy is also common in Shimoni area within Kwale, Malindi in Kilifi County and other areas within the coastal region - especially those that border the ocean.To fish this marine animal that has eight arms and lives in salty water, specifically coral reefs, in relatively shallow water, requires a certain skill.Fishermen use a sharp pointed iron rod to stab the mollusk before using a hooked rod to pull it out. They then beat it against a hard surface, such as a cement block, tarmac or a rock in order to soften the meat.The meat, which has no bones, is then washed and boiled without adding water or salt since the octopus produces both from its body. Adding water or salt to the meat is believed to dilute its potency and compromise the soup’s flavour.Another popular method of preparing the meat is by deep frying it or shallow frying it with vegetables. When cooked, the meat is purple-reddish in colour on the outside and white in the inside. The meat is tender and easy to chew.

It is believed that most women prepare the soup for their husbands on a daily basis  and serve them after work so as to ensure that things go well in the bedroom.